Small highly maneuverable warships would protect and escort the convoys across the Atlantic. These warships were called Destroyers. Convoys saved lives! If a ship was sinking other ships in the convoy could rescue survivors. Convoys greatly reduced shipping losses an ensured that a large number number of American troops arrived safely in Europe in time to help stop Germany's last great offensive on the Western Front.
Small highly maneuverable warships would protect and escort the convoys across the Atlantic. These warships were called Destroyers. Convoys saved lives! If a ship was sinking other ships in the convoy could rescue survivors. Convoys greatly reduced shipping losses an ensured that a large number number of American troops arrived safely in Europe in time to help stop Germany's last great offensive on the Western Front.